Step into the mysterious world of bats and
explore their benefits, habitats, and nocturnal strategies in this live animal
encounter program with conservation biologist Rob Mies.

Debunk the myths you’ve heard about bats with the
Central Park Conservancy and Rob Mies, conservation biologist, bat
expert, Director of the Organization for Bat Conservation,
author and TV personality. We’ll explore the mysterious lives of bats
to learn about their benefits, why we need to conserve them, and what we
can do to help these unique mammals. You will encounter a Big Brown bat
from North America, meet fruit bats from Africa and Asia, and come
face-to-face with the largest bat in the world – the Gigantic Flying Fox
Bat from Malaysia, which has nearly a 6-foot wingspan! After the
lecture, view Central Park’s own wild bats as we take a nature walk to
learn why the Park has become a haven for urban bats and look and listen
for them with a “bat detector” device.

Alternate Venue Information: If it’s below 60 degrees Fahrenheit or
raining, the program will be relocated to the North Meadow Recreation
Center in order to provide a safe habitat for the visiting bats. North
Meadow Recreation Center is located mid-Park at 97th Street. For day-of
weather-related venue changes, call theBelvedere Castle Visitor Center at 212-772-0210.